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UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Oct 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
DOJ sues California over voter rolls
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The Justice Department sued California, accusing the state of failing to review alleged noncitizens who it says were sent ballots for November’s midterm elections. The lawsuit seeks to temporarily block California from counting mail ballots cast by voters it claims are likely noncitizens.
WHO: The U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT: The Justice Department sued California over its handling of voter rolls and ballots allegedly sent to noncitizens.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM ET
WHERE: California, USA
WHY: The Justice Department says California failed to provide voter records by a deadline ahead of the midterm elections and failed to review alleged noncitizens who it says were sent ballots.
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